I'm a mom and work full-time. How I find time to read I'm not sure but I do. I have been reading ever since I can remember. I always find that if I'm not reading something, I feel empty. I recently bought an eReader so that I can ALWAYS have my library with me :-) Since I have been introduced to a number of different books since I bought my eReader, I thought it made sense to start a blog to share not only my love for reading with others, but also new and interesting reading material.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

24 Hour Read-A-Thon

I've never done a read-a-thon but I've stayed up for over 24 hours before. So what did I do, I signed up for Dewey's 24-hour Read-a-thon but now of course, I'm like YIKES. I am just going to try my best to read as long as I can and as much as I can and try to enjoy myself while reading.

I have a list of books I'm thinking about and hoping some of you can help me choose a couple to start with. Here goes.

Just as the books fill the shelves,Pile together on the floor and stack up on the tableSo may the joy of the readathonFlow forth to brighten your day and lift your spirit.Books already read, books in progress and books yet to be read.

By the power of every word on the pageMay your book be delightful,As scary as Lovecraft’s CthulhuOr as sweet as a box of See’s candy.

Let the power of the images evoked by wordsKeep you stay awake long through the nightMay no obstacle impedeYour day filled with books.

For all of those who are reading todayWho follow in the path of DeweyMay your day be filled with the four blessingsOf fabulous books, tasty snacks, comfy chairs and joy.

Thank you to all the cheerleaders. It's my 5th hour and I'm still on the same book. I'm almost done though. I have had a bit of distractions throughout the morning. I have to be better prepared next year.